| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.57 | 7.846% | $41.5962 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.70 | 4.459% | $120.8591 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.49 | 9.836% | $261.9479 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.42 | 9.303% | $242.0187 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.79 | 3.526% | $183.0236 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 7.771% | $259.1893 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 8.555% | $77.4866 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.85 | $1,186.1214 | $1,186.13 | $1,186.10 | $1,186.10 | |